{"product_id":"shbg-test-sex-hormone-binding-globulin","title":"SHGB (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSHBG Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Blood Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow-Cost SHBG Hormone Test for Testosterone and Estrogen Binding Evaluation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSHBG Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Blood Test\u003c\/strong\u003e measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG is a protein that binds to sex hormones, especially testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and estradiol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test may be useful for provider-directed hormone evaluation, testosterone interpretation, androgen imbalance concerns, PCOS-related symptoms, low libido, infertility concerns or follow-up to abnormal hormone results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eMeasures sex hormone binding globulin SHBG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eHelps evaluate testosterone binding and availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eUseful with total and free testosterone testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eMay support PCOS-related or androgen imbalance workup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eLow-cost lab testing option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eDoctor's order included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eNo insurance required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eConvenient online ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"st-turnaround\" style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1f6b38;margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 1–3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is SHBG?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHBG\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for \u003cstrong\u003esex hormone binding globulin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG is made mostly by the liver and helps carry sex hormones through the bloodstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen hormones are bound to SHBG, they are less available for the body to use. Because of this, SHBG can affect how much active or available testosterone and estrogen may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Test Measures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blood test measures the amount of SHBG in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest name:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHBG Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Blood Test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHBG Test, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Test, Testosterone-Estrogen Binding Globulin Test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures SHBG protein level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Testosterone, estrogen, androgen and provider-directed hormone evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Order an SHBG Blood Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn SHBG test may be ordered when a person or healthcare provider wants more information about how sex hormones are bound and available in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test may be considered for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow testosterone evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree testosterone interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh androgen or androgen excess symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCOS-related hormone evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrregular menstrual cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfertility-related hormone workup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow libido or sexual health concerns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow-up to abnormal total testosterone or estradiol results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers who want low-cost direct access to lab testing without insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLow-Cost Hormone Testing Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis SHBG test is a simple and affordable way to access hormone-binding evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG is often ordered when total testosterone results do not match symptoms or when free testosterone calculation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more complete hormone evaluation, SHBG is commonly reviewed with total testosterone, free testosterone, albumin, estradiol, DHEA-S, LH, FSH, thyroid testing or other provider-directed labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho May Consider This Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople whose healthcare provider requested SHBG testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMen evaluating low testosterone symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen evaluating excess androgen symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople with PCOS-related hormone concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople with irregular menstrual cycles or infertility-related workups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople following up on total or free testosterone results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomers who want low-cost hormone testing without insurance billing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Reasons for Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow libido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatigue or low energy with hormone concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow testosterone symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess facial or body hair growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHormonal acne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular menstrual cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible PCOS-related symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow-up to abnormal testosterone or estradiol results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSHBG and Testosterone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost testosterone in the blood is attached to proteins, including SHBG and albumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal testosterone measures both bound and unbound testosterone. Free testosterone measures the portion that is not attached to proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG helps provide context because high or low SHBG can affect how much testosterone is available to tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSHBG and Women's Hormone Evaluation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn women, SHBG may be reviewed when symptoms suggest androgen imbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower SHBG may be seen in some people with PCOS-related hormone patterns, insulin resistance or androgen excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG should be interpreted with symptoms, medical history and other hormone tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSHBG and Thyroid or Liver Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG may be affected by several health factors, including thyroid function, liver function, body weight, insulin resistance, medications and hormone therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf SHBG is abnormal, a healthcare provider may recommend additional testing to better understand the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: SHBG Is Usually Not Interpreted Alone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG is most useful when reviewed with other hormone markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour healthcare provider may compare SHBG with total testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol, albumin, thyroid results, liver markers and symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG alone does not diagnose a hormone disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedication and Supplement Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertain medications and hormone products may affect SHBG levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirth control, estrogen therapy, testosterone therapy, anabolic steroids, thyroid medication, glucocorticoids and other medications may affect hormone results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not stop or change medication unless instructed by a licensed healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Health Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have severe pelvic pain, sudden heavy bleeding, pregnancy-related concerns, severe testicular pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, severe headache, vision changes or any urgent medical concern, seek medical care promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use this test as a substitute for urgent medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScreening and Lab Access Only\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabReqs and SchoolTiters provide access to lab testing. We do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e diagnose low testosterone, PCOS, infertility, thyroid disease, liver disease, hormone disorders or any medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test may provide useful lab information, but results should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider, especially if symptoms are present, results are abnormal or treatment decisions are being considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis test measures SHBG only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis test does not include total testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol, albumin, DHEA-S, LH, FSH or thyroid testing unless ordered separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHBG does not diagnose hormone disorders by itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHBG can be affected by medications, hormone therapy, thyroid function, liver function, weight changes and insulin resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbnormal results may require additional testing or medical evaluation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not start, stop or change medication based only on this result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm that you need an SHBG blood test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your provider requested testosterone testing, make sure total and\/or free testosterone are ordered if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell your provider about birth control, hormone therapy, testosterone use, thyroid medication, steroids, supplements and medical history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you need a more complete hormone evaluation, ask whether testosterone, estradiol, albumin, DHEA-S, LH, FSH or thyroid testing should also be ordered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your result is abnormal, review it with a licensed healthcare provider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive your lab order.\u003c\/strong\u003e A doctor's order is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit a participating lab location.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide a blood sample.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive your results.\u003c\/strong\u003e Review abnormal results with a healthcare provider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This SHBG Blood Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLow-cost hormone-binding test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUseful with testosterone and hormone evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eMay help clarify free testosterone availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNo insurance required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDoctor's order included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eConvenient online ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eResults can be shared with your healthcare provider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the SHBG Blood Test measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test measures sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds testosterone, DHT and estradiol in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is SHBG important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG affects how much testosterone and other sex hormones are available for the body to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this test diagnose low testosterone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. SHBG does not diagnose low testosterone by itself. It is usually interpreted with total testosterone, free testosterone and symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this test help with PCOS evaluation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG may be reviewed as part of a PCOS-related hormone evaluation, but it does not diagnose PCOS by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I order testosterone with SHBG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany hormone evaluations include SHBG with total and free testosterone. Ask your healthcare provider which tests are appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan birth control affect SHBG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Birth control and estrogen-containing medications may affect SHBG levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to fast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is usually not required unless your healthcare provider or lab instructions tell you otherwise. Drinking water before the blood draw is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a doctor's order included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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